Chattanooga DHT FLU110D, DHT FLU110DE, DHT FLU115D, DHT FLU115DE, DHT FLU210D User manual
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Moving
Rehabilitation
Forward™
Dry Heat Therapy Units
User Manual
Models:
FLU110D
FLU110DE
FLU115D
FLU115DE
FLU210D
FLU210DE
ISO 13485 CERTIFIED
Foreword.................................................................................... |
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Dry Heat Therapy............................................................... |
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Precautionary Instructions.............................. |
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Indications & Contraindications........................ |
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Nomenclature...................................................................... |
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FLU110D & FLU110DE........................................... |
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FLU115D & FLU115DE........................................... |
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FLU210D & FLU210DE........................................... |
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Control Panel............................................................ |
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Specifications..................................................................... |
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FLU115D & FLU115DE.......................................... |
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FLU210D & FLU210DE.......................................... |
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Setup..................................................................................... |
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Treatment Mode Parameters....................... |
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Time Controlled Parameters............................... |
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Preheat Standby Setup................................... |
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Preference Mode Default Parameters........ |
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Patient Preparation.................................... |
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Starting Treatment..................................... |
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Stopping Treatment................................... |
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Required Maintenance...................................... |
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Daily Maintenance....................................... |
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Weekly Maintenance............................. |
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ADDITIONAL FLUIDOTHERAPY PREVENTIVE |
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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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Bi-Annual......................................................... |
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Annual.............................................................. |
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Fluidotherapy Maintenance Record......28 |
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Factory Service.............................................. |
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Accessories...................................................................... |
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Warranty .......................................................................... |
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ISO 13485 CERTIFIED
Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy
Thank you for purchasing the Chattanooga Group, Fluidotherapy Dry Heat Therapy Unit.
This manual contains general safety, operating, maintenance and care instructions for the owners and operators of the Fluidotherapy Dry Heat Therapy Units.
At the time of publication the information contained herein was current and up to date. However, due to continual technological improvements and increased clinical knowledge in the field of Dry Heat Therapy, as well as Chattanooga Group’s policy of continual improvement, Chattanooga Group reserves the right to make periodic changes and improvements to our equipment and documentation without any obligation on the part of Chattanooga Group.
Read, understand and follow the information contained in this manual.
Stay current with the latest clinical developments in the field of Dry Heat Therapy and observe all applicable precautionary measures for treatment.
Keep informed on appropriate indications and contraindications for the use of Dry Heat Therapy.
This equipment is to be used only under the prescription and supervision of a licensed practitioner.
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Precautionary Instructions
The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment. The definition of these symbols are as follows;
=CAUTION- Text with a “CAUTION” indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that could have the potential to cause minor to moderate injury or damage to equipment.
=WARNING- Text with a “WARNING” indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that will potentially cause serious injury and equipment damage.
=DANGER- Text with a “DANGER” indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that are imminently hazardous situations that would result in death or serious injury.
=EXPLOSION HAZARD-
Text with an “Explosion Hazard” indicator will explain possible safety infractions if this equipment is used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
NOTE: Helpful information marked as “NOTE” may be found throughout this manual. Each “NOTE” is beneficial in the aid of a particular area or function being described for this product.
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CAUTION
•Read, understand and practice the precautionary and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards associated with using any electrical device. Observe the precautionary and operational decals placed on the unit.
•DO NOT operate the unit when connected to any unit other than Chattanooga Group devices.
•RefillunitdailytoproperfilllevelwithChattanoogaGroupCellex®DryHeat Medium.
•Change Cellex Dry Heat Medium every six (6) months.
•Use only Cellex Dry Heat Medium in the Fluidotherapy units.
•Clean Inlet Filter(s) daily before unit startup.
•Use only fingers to operate button controls on the control panel(s). Use of sharp objects such as pencils or pens will result in damage to the unit.
•Turn unit OFF before positioning a patient or removing a patient from the unit.
•Secure all entry ports before turning the unit ON.
•Check unit temperature before treating patient to ensure correct temperature.
•Place the patient in a comfortable position allowing for correct placement of the limb being treated.
•Proper storage and transport temperature for the Fluidotherapy units are -40°F - 158°F (-40°C - 70°C). Relative Humidity 10% - 100%.
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Precautionary Instructions
WARNING
•Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician or licensed practitioner. This device should be used only under the continued supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner.
•For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with ones of the same type and rating.
•Make certain the unit is electrically grounded by connecting only to a grounded electrical service receptacle conforming to the applicable national and local electrical codes.
•This device should be kept away from children.
•Care must be taken when operating this equipment around other equipment. Potential electromagnetic or other interference could occurtothisortotheotherequipment.Trytominimizethisinterference by not using other equipment in conjunction with it.
•Before administering any treatment to a patient you should become acquainted with the operating procedures for each mode of treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions. Consult other resources for additional information regarding the application of Dry Heat Therapy.
•To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the unit from the power source before attempting any maintenance procedures.
•Use only processed dry heat medium in the unit such as Cellex® to prevent excessive dusting.
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DANGER
•Explosion hazard if used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
•Perform all Required Maintenance as described in this manual. StrictadherencetotheRequiredMaintenancefortheFluidotherapy
units is mandatory. Failure to perform the Required Maintenance could result in the Cellex® medium entering the heat chamber of the unit(s) and cause severe injury to patients as well as smoke damage to the facility and the Fluidotherapy unit(s).
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Indications, Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Indications
•Relief of local pain
•Treatment of local blood flow insufficiency
•Treatment in range of motion when combined with exercise
•Treatment for symptoms of non-rheumatoid arthritis
Contraindications
•This device should not be used for symptomatic pain relief unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has been diagnosed.
•This device should not be used when cancerous lesions or open wounds are present in the treatment area.
•Other counterindications are patients suspected of carrying serious infectious disease and or disease where it is advisable, for general medical purposes, to suppress heat or fevers.
WARNING
•Adequate precautions should be taken when treating individuals with suspected or diagnosed medical conditions or diseases such as heart problems, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.
•Prior to treatment, consult a medical professional familiar with the precautionary measures to be taken for patients that may experience allergic reactions to dust and pollen.
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FLU110D & FLU110DE Unit Familiarization
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1.RESERVOIR LID & TREATMENT VIEWING WINDOW
Access to add/change medium, view patient treatment and clinician access to patient treatment area.
2.MEDIUM/TREATMENT RESERVOIR
Treatment access and medium reservoir
3.HAND/ARM ACCESS PORT
Treatment port for Hand/Arm Treatment (end of unit)
4.REPLACEABLE INLET FILTERS
Filters room air entering the Fluidotherapy unit (1 each side)
5.FOUR POINT BASE
Casters included to convert to a Mobile Base
6.BLOWER HOUSING
Houses Blower & Heater
7.CONTROL PANEL
See page 8 for detailed description of controls
8.ELBOW/FOOT TREATMENT ACCESS PORT
Treatment port for Elbow and Foot
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1.ELBOW/FOOT ACCESS PORT
Treatment port for Elbow and Foot Treatment. Access to add/ change medium. Clinician access to patient treatment area.
2.HAND/ARM ACCESS PORTS
Treatment ports for Hand/Arm Treatment (end of unit)
3.INLET FILTERS
Filters room air entering the Fluidotherapy unit (1 each side)
4.MEDIUM/TREATMENT TUB
Treatment access and medium reservoir
5.MOBILE BASE
6.LOCKING CASTERS
7.BLOWER HOUSING
Houses Blower & Heater
8.CONTROL PANEL
See page 8 for detailed description of controls
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FLU210D & FLU210DE Unit Familiarization
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1.RESERVOIR LID & TREATMENT VIEWING WINDOW
Access to add/change medium, view patient treatment and clinician access to patient treatment area.
2.MEDIUM/TREATMENT RESERVOIR
Treatment access and medium reservoir
3.HAND/ARM/LEG ACCESS PORT
Treatment port for Hand/Arm/Leg Treatment (end of unit)
4.INLET FILTERS WITH HEAT FLAPS
Filters room air entering the Fluidotherapy unit (1 each side) Heat Flaps aid in shortening the Pre-Heat time
5.MOBILE BASE w/LOCKING CASTERS
6.BLOWER HOUSING
Houses Blower & Heater
7.CONTROL PANEL
See page 8 for detailed description of controls
8.ELBOW/FOOT TREATMENT ACCESS PORT
Treatment port for Elbow and Foot
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Operating Controls (All Units)
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1.DISPLAY
Displays Treatment Time, Temperature, Airspeed, Pulse Time, Preheat Timer and Clock when the respective Mode is indicated.
2.PREHEAT TIMER ON
Indicator light for Preheat Timer
3.INCREASE/HOUR
Use to increase Mode parameters and use to set the Hour when setting Clock
4.DECREASE/MINUTE
Use to decrease Mode parameters and use to set the Minutes when setting Clock
5. STOP
Use to stop treatment and Preheat Timer
6.MOTOR FUSE
7.START
Use to start treatment
8. INDICATOR BAR
Indicates Mode as they are chosen
9.HEATER FUSE
10.PREHEAT TIMER BUTTON
Press once to turn Preheat Timer On. Press twice to start Preheat function
11. MODE SELECT
Use to select desired Mode
12. PM
PM indicator for Clock
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OFF to 6 Sec ON/OFF |
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TREATMENT TIME................................................. |
1 to 99 minutes |
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PREHEAT TIMER.................... |
115 °F (46.1 °C) with 50% Air Flow |
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MEDIUM CAPACITY......................... |
Approximately 30 lb (13.6 kg) |
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Input Power (FLU110D)........................ |
105-120Vac, 50/60 Hz, 13A |
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210-250Vac, 50/60 Hz, 8A |
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Cabinet Length.................................................... |
34.0” (86.4 cm) |
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11.5” (29.2 cm) |
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33.0” (83.8 cm) |
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70 lbs (31.7 kg) Less Medium |
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100 lbs (45.4 kg) |
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OFF to 6 Sec ON/OFF |
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TREATMENT TIME................................................. |
1 to 99 minutes |
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OPERATINGTEMPERATURE............. |
110 °F (43.3 °C) to 125 °F (51.6 °C) |
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AIR SPEED....................................... |
0% to 100% (5% increments) |
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PREHEAT TIMER.................... |
115 °F (46.1 °C) with 50% Air Flow |
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MEDIUM CAPACITY....................... |
Approximately 40 lbs (18.1 kg) |
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Input Power (FLU115D)........................ |
105-120Vac, 50/60 Hz, 13A |
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210-250Vac, 50/60 Hz, 8A |
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34.0” (86.4 cm) |
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18.5” (47.0 cm) |
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33.0” (83.8 cm) |
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60 lbs (27.2kg) Less Medium |
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•Make certain the unit is electrically grounded by connecting only to a grounded electrical service receptacle conforming to the applicable national and local electrical codes.
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FLU210D & FLU210DE
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Input Power (FLU210D) |
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WARNING
•Make certain the unit is electrically grounded by connecting only to a grounded electrical service receptacle conforming to the applicable national and local electrical codes.
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TREATMENT MODE PARAMETERS
Use the following Instructions to set the various Mode Parameters to the desired settings.
TREATMENT TIME
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is beside “TREATMENT TIME”.
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The default time of “20:00” will be displayed.
Press the “INCREASE” or “DECREASE” buttons until desired Treatment Time is displayed.
NOTE:
The “TREATMENT TIME” can be adjusted in one minute increments from 1 to 99.
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TREATMENT TEMPERATURE
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is beside “TEMPERATURE”.
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The default temperature of“115°F (46.1°C) will be displayed when unit is first plugged into wall outlet.
The“F” or“C” and“TEMPERATURE” indicator will flash while the programmed Treatment Temperature is being displayed.
When the Bed Temperature is displayed, the “F” or“C” and the“TEMPERATURE” indicator will burn steadily.
Press the“INCREASE” or“DECREASE” buttons until desired Treatment Temperature is displayed.
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°F can be changed to °C and vice versa as desired. See page 17 for instructions. TreatmentTemperature can be adjusted in 1° increments from 88 °F to 130 °F (31.1 °C to 54°C).
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TREATMENT MODE PARAMETERS (Continued)
AIR SPEED
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is beside “AIR SPEED”.
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The default speed of “50” will be displayed.
Press the “INCREASE” or “DECREASE” buttons until desired Air Speed is displayed.
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The “AIR SPEED” is adjusted in increments of 5 from 0 to 100.
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PULSE TIME
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is beside “PULSE TIME”.
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The “PULSE TIME” allows the unit to operate by pulsing the medium during treatment. If selected and set, the medium will pulse on and off in equal increments. The Factory Default is “OFF”.
EXAMPLE: “PULSE TIME” is set at “5”. The unit will pulse the medium during treatment, five seconds on and five seconds off.
Press the “INCREASE” or “DECREASE” buttons until desired Pulse Time is displayed.
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“PULSE TIME” is adjusted in one second increments from “OFF” to 6 seconds.
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TREATMENT MODE PARAMETERS (Continued)
START TREATMENT
Press the “START” button.
STOP TREATMENT
Press the “STOP” button.
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TIME CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
PREHEATTIMER
Press the“PRESSTO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is beside “PREHEATTIMER”.
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The“PREHEATTIMER” allows the unit to preheat the medium.The unit will run at 50% Air Speed until the unit reaches the default preheat temperature or 90 minutes whichever comes first.The“PREHEATTIMER” will operate Monday through Friday only and can be set to automatically start at a predetermined time and heat the medium to a predetermined
temperature. See page 18 for setting the default parameters of the“PREHEATTIMER.
Press the“PRESS ONCETOTURN ON PREHEATTIMER” button to illuminate the
“PREHEATTIMER ON” indicator light. Press again to start the“PREHEATTIMER”.
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The“PREHEATTIMER” indicator light must be set at the end of each day in order for it to automatically come on the next day.
The“STOP” button is used to turn off the Preheat if desired.
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CLOCK
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is beside “CLOCK”.
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The “PREHEAT TIMER” will not function until the Clock is set.
Press the “INCREASE” button to set hours. Press the “DECREASE” button to set minutes.
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The “PM” indicator light will illuminate when PM hours are reached.
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PREFERENCE MODE DEFAULT PARAMETERS
ENTERING “PrEF” MODE (PREFERENCE MODE)
Simultaneously press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”, “INCREASE” and “DECREASE” buttons. “PrEF” will be displayed.
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The “PrEF” mode allows the user to change the unit default settings.
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TREATMENT TIME DEFAULT
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is flashing beside “TREATMENT TIME”.
Press the “INCREASE” and “DECREASE” buttons to set unit to the desired default treatment time.
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button to save the new setting.
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The factory default setting is 20:00 minutes.
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PREFERENCE MODE DEFAULT PARAMETERS (Continued)
TEMPERATURE READING DEFAULT
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is flashing beside “TEMPERATURE”.
Press the “INCREASE” button to set unit to display °F or °C as desired for the default setting.
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button to save the new setting.
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The factory default setting is °F.
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TREATMENT TEMPERATURE DEFAULT
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is flashing beside “TEMPERATURE” and the existing default temperature is displayed.
Press the “INCREASE” and “DECREASE” buttons to set unit to the desired default treatment temperature.
Operating Temperature Range is: 110 °F - 125 °F (43.3 °C - 51.6 °C)
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button to save the new setting.
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PULSE MODE (Enable/Disable)
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is flashing beside “PULSE TIME”.
“EnAb” (enable) or “dISA” (disable) will display.
Press the “INCREASE” button to set unit to display “EnAb” or “dISA” as desired.
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button to save the new setting.
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PREHEAT TIMER MODE (Enable/Disable)
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button until the indicator light is flashing beside “PREHEAT TIMER”.
“EnAb” (enable) or “dISA” (disable) will display.
Press the “INCREASE” button to set unit to display “EnAb” or “dISA” as desired.
Press the “PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button to save the new setting.
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If Clock is disabled, the “PREHEAT TIMER” will automatically be disabled.
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